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10 books about James "Whitey" Bulger

Interested in learning more about reputed Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger? You're in luck. Bulger has been written about often over the years. Here are 10 titles you might want to check out.

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10 books about James "Whitey" Bulger

Interested in learning more about reputed Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger? You're in luck. Bulger has been written about often over the years. Here are 10 titles you might want to check out.
Decoder Wire Michelle Obama vacation: Will critics slam this trip too? (+video)

Michelle Obama's vacation plans this summer reportedly may include a lengthy stay with Sasha and Malia on tony Martha's Vineyard. That's in addition to accompanying her husband overseas.
Boy Scouts' historic vote on gays: lobbying right up to the end (+video)

However the Boy Scouts of America members from around the country vote Thursday in Texas on allowing gay scouts, the iconic 103-year-old boys' organization is at a crossroads.
Frozen in Time

Mitchell Zuckoff brings an astounding, forgotten story of World War II back to life.
IRS scandal: Reinvigorated tea party eager to seize moment (+video)

With the Justice Department investigating whether IRS employees criminally misused their power by targeting conservative groups, tea party leaders see the scandal as a teaching tool about what tyranny looks like.
A Man Without Breath

German detective Bernie Gunther is back, to investigate an unspeakable atrocity.
Can Boston bombing suspect get a fair trial if public thinks he confessed?

For much of the public, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has already admitted guilt, whether or not his reported confession is admissible in court. A look at the challenges posed by pretrial publicity.
33-year-old GM hired: Will Phoenix regret it?

Phoenix has hired a 33-year-old to replace GM Lance Blanks. The new 33-year-old GM 'distinguished himself' at the Boston Celtics, says Suns President Lon Babby.
The joy of running in Boston

A Christian Science perspective: A runner reflects on the right to run with joy in Boston or in any other place.
Boston bombing fallout: US moves to close security gap on student visas (+video)

Student visa snafu involving a Kazakh friend of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston bombing suspect, prompts US to beef up security checks. Will the episode undermine chances for comprehensive immigration reform?
Boston bombings a wild card in Massachusetts Senate primary today

Ed Markey leads heading into Tuesday's Massachusetts Senate primary, but Stephen Lynch hopes to gain ground by attacking Markey's record on security, especially after the Boston bombings.
White House correspondents' after-dinner jokes: Best zingers from the 'nerd prom' (+video)

Saturday night was the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Here are some of the best jokes, plus a menu designed especially for Washington and Hollywood celebrities.
Boston Marathon bombing’s dramatic turn: 'Suspect in custody'

After four days of intensive police work and 24 hours of violent confrontations, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev – the last suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing – was captured Friday evening.
Marathon bombing: Manhunt has Boston under lockdown. How long can it last?

Residents of Boston and several surrounding communities were instructed to 'shelter in place' Friday during a sprawling manhunt for one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects.
In Boston Marathon bombing case, significant progress and mass confusion

Media reports suggest that a surveillance camera at a store near the Boston Marathon finish line might have caught a glimpse of the bomber. But reports that he was already in custody were refuted by law enforcement.
Change Agent After Boston Marathon blast, many show kindness to runners

Gestures were as small as offering a drink of orange juice or the use of a cell phone or bathroom to taking runners into their homes or businesses.
Modern Parenthood Talking to my son about the Boston Marathon: A mom reflects

The Nichols had to tell their 11-year-old son about the Boston Marathon bombings — he'd been upset when they hid the Newtown, Conn. headlines from in him December. Now, a day after the Boston Marathon, Martha Nichols mulls over their decision.
Terrorism & Security In wake of Boston Marathon bombs, London Marathon reviews security

The London Marathon is set for April 21. Officials say the best way to show solidarity after the Boston Marathon attacks is to go forward.
Teen suicides linked to disturbing trend: online images of sexual assault (+video)

Audrie Pott, 15, from California, and Canadian Rehtaeh Parsons, 17, killed themselves, their families say, after images of their being sexually assaulted were posted online.
Sen. Scott Brown ... of New Hampshire? Why it could work.

Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown raised eyebrows by saying he's 'not going to rule out anything' when asked if he'd run for Senate in New Hampshire. He has a house there.
Gods and Beasts

Denise Mina's latest spins a web of Glasgow connections and corruption.
Deans' emails at Harvard secretly searched (+video)

Deans' emails were secretly searched as part of the investigation into a Harvard University cheating scandal involving 60 students. Harvard secretly searched the email accounts of 16 deans without notice.
Harvest

This atmospheric tale begins with an 18th-century village in flames and builds to a soaring drama.
A Cuba beyond the Castros? (+video)

News from Cuba this week that Raul Castro will step down in 2018 is offering fodder for critics of US policy towards Cuba who say Washington is stuck in the Cold War.
Latin America Monitor Will Kerry push to remove Cuba from terror list?

Keeping Cuba on the terror list may be limiting US credibility in designating others as terrorism supporters, writes a guest blogger.